Actor Nick Offerman is heading back to his theatre roots in a stage adaptation of literary cult classic, A Confederacy Of Dunces. The 21 Jump Street star will portray funny protagonist Ignatius Reilly in the Boston, Massachusetts production, which is based on John Kennedy Toole's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, about an obnoxious and overweight hot dog stand owner who constantly complains about the evils of the modern age.
A statement released by Offerman reads: "I am simply tumescent at the prospect of assaying the beloved character of Ignatius J. Reilly with our team of magnificent and weird artistic champions."
The play has been adapted for the stage by Jeffrey Hatcher and will be directed by David Esbjornson at the Huntington Theatre Company from 11 November (15).
Toole committed suicide in 1969, aged 31, after struggling to get A Confederacy of Dunces published. Writer Walker Percy and Toole's mother eventually managed to succeed where he had failed and the author was posthumously awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1981.
Offerman began his career on the stage in Chicago, Illinois, where he became acquainted with Amy Poehler, who would go on to become his co-star in hit U.S. sitcom Parks & Recreation, which ended its seven-season run last week (24Feb15).

Last night was the final episode in one of the greatest shows we've ever watched. We said goodbye to Parks and Recreation after 7 incredible seasons. We're still drying our eyes after that finale. Watching the cast tell each other how much they love each other on Late Night With Seth Meyers didn't help with the tears.
What's even cuter (and made us ugly cry hard) is that they all sang "Bye, Bye Li'l Sebastian" together:
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Featuring Chris Pratt on guitar! We'll miss them even more than we miss Li'l Sebastian.
We're not alone in our sadness after saying goodbye:
If you need me today, I'm probably crying about Parks. #ParksFarewell
— Alice Z. (@_thebookthief_) February 25, 2015
So many tears last night and today and every day without Parks and Rec:
Here we go...About to start #ParksFarewell #OneLastRide I'm in a public venue, which will help with the crying.
— Eric D. Ramsey (@EricRamseyToGo) February 25, 2015
The Stages of Grief As I Watched @ParksandRecNBC's Series Finale. #ParksFarewell http://t.co/vuIu12Os0l pic.twitter.com/V1wu51UP6M
— Kristina Uriegas (@TweeValleyHigh) February 25, 2015
IM CRYING IM WATCHING PARKS AND RECREATION FINALE I AM LITERALLY #ParksFarewell pic.twitter.com/38H5aydWqn
— Faezrin (@faezrin) February 25, 2015
Other celebs/show creators showed their respect and are sad to see it end as well:
Life without Donna Meagle will never be the same. Congrats on an unforgettable character, lady. @unfoRETTAble #ParksFarewell
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) February 25, 2015
Wrapped and just got home, gonna watch some #ParksandRec like everyone should. Congrats to the writers, cast and crew. #PawneeForever
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) February 25, 2015
RELATED: The 16 Things We'll Miss Most About 'Parks and Rec'
The Leslie Knope quotes are in full force to handle the pain:
"Everything hurts and I'm dying" #ParksFarewell
— Space Oddity (@dontbeasquare_) February 25, 2015
Anne, your rainbow infused space unicorn. Anne, you beautiful sassy mannequin come to life. Anne, you opalescent tree shark. #ParksFarewell
— Laura Simons (@lo_simonsx11) February 25, 2015
As sad as everyone may be to see it end, we can all agree it was an great run and the best ending we could have hoped for:
Teared up several times, it was fantastic. So sad it is over but so thankful for such a great show! #ParksandRecFinale #ParksFarewell
— brittany♔ (@ainodino) February 25, 2015
Parks showed us how beautiful life and humanity really are. We're sad it's over but so grateful it happened. #ParksFarewell @parksandrecnbc
— Alex Hanna (@alhanna92) February 25, 2015
I don't think I've ever cried and laughed harder in a single hour than in the Parks finale. An unbelievably perfect goodbye. #ParksFarewell
— Alex Hanna (@alhanna92) February 25, 2015
RELATED: 21 Andy Dwyer Life Lessons From 'Parks and Recreation'
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For the last six years, Parks and Recreation's resident goofy guy, Andy Dwyer, has been teaching us the most valuable life lessons.
1. The great history of the White House:
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2. Never run:
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3. Crushes are embarrassing for everyone:
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4. What to do when you need to distract people:
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5. How to make your life 5x better:
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6. What to do when life gets tough:
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7. On deciding where to move:
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8. How to let a person know you're interested in them:
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9. You don't need to know what you're doing, you just need to be confident:
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10. It's not always called "crying":
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11. Butter is more than a common dairy product:
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12. The 5-second rule always applies:
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13. It's actually not mother nature:
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14. Get ninjas to do your dirty work:
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15. Sometimes, it's a good idea to just not do anything:
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16. Fake it until you make it:
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17. Find enjoyment in the simple things in life:
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18. When you can't take a full one, take a "Dwyer Shower":
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19. If you see an opportunity to ask for something you want, do it:
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20. Sometimes life stinks:
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21. Despite all of his silliness, he does have heartfelt, smart lessons to teach:
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Comedian Aziz Ansari has poured out his heart about the loss of his close friend Harris Wittels in an emotional blog post, insisting the Parks And Recreation writer/producer's death has left him "devastated". Wittels was found dead from a suspected drug overdose at his Los Angeles home on Thursday (19Feb15), and tributes have flooded in from friends and colleagues, including Sarah Silverman and Amy Poehler.
Poehler's Parks and Recreation co-star Ansari opened up about the tragedy in a lengthy entry on his Tumblr.com blog on Friday (20Feb15), writing, "There are so few people that you meet in life that give you that feeling that you've found a real unique, original person. Harris Wittels was one of those and we lost him yesterday. He was 30 years old. I've been devastated.
"I'm still waiting for the other phone call to let me know that Harris is okay and this was all a horrible misunderstanding. I don't know when my brain is going to be able to process the terrible feeling that fills my heart with dread and my eyes with tears every 20 seconds when I realize this very special person is really gone."
Ansari reveals the pair had previously worked on two movie scripts together, but failed to get the projects pick up by studio executives, and reveals they had been poised to move to New York City together in March (15) after Harris secured an apartment for the pals last Monday (16Feb15), just three days before his death.
Honouring him as an "unbelievably hilarious", "lovable" and "truly sweet guy", Ansari closes the post by writing, "Bye Harris. I miss you and I'm glad I got to enjoy your genuinely amazing and original presence. I wish I got to you know even more. I hope people reading this realize what a incredibly unique man you were, and what brutal a loss it is for those who knew you and also for those who never had the pleasure.
"This has been so hard to write because I just keep wanting to add more and more stories and more jokes and more everything, but I'd never be able to finish it. You are far too special to sum up in any kind of piece like this. You were one of the best and we all will miss you."

Actress Amy Poehler paid tribute to her Parks And Recreation producer/writer Harris Wittels on Thursday (19Feb15), as she received a charity award hours after he was found dead at his Los Angeles home. The comedienne was feted with the Unity Award at the Unite4:Humanity bash, but she admitted she was in a sombre mood as she shared the sad news with the audience at the event in Beverly Hills, California.
In her acceptance speech, she said, "Today, I lost a friend. I lost a dear, young man in my life who was struggling with addiction and died. Just a few hours before we came...
"I'm sharing it with you because life and death live so close together and we walk that fine line every day and at the end of the day when things happen in our lives, we turn to people that we love, and we look to our family and our community for support, and we lean on people in a hope that they will ease our pain... So, I don't really feel like telling any jokes. I'm kind of sad, and it's really great to be here tonight and listen to all of you, and listen to the great work that you do and be reminded why we live in this bizarre planet called 'Hollywood'. It's very strange."
Poehler was presented with the Unity Award in recognition of her work with the Worldwide Orphans children's organisation.
Police have yet to reveal Wittels' official cause of death, but have confirmed they are treating it as a suspected drug overdose.
Wittels, 30, was also a guest star on Parks and Recreation, which is set for its series finale in the U.S. on Tuesday (24Feb15).

Parks And Recreation executive producer Harris Wittels died on Thursday (19Feb15) after a suspected drug overdose. The comedian's body was found by his assistant at his Los Angeles home. The official cause of death is not yet known, but the Los Angeles Police Department confirms to Entertainment Weekly it appears to have been an overdose.
Wittels, 30, was also a writer and guest star on the hit comedy, which is set for its series finale in the U.S. on Tuesday (24Feb15).
The night before he died (18Feb15), Wittels performed a stand-up act at The Meltdown comedy theatre in Hollywood, where he talked about being clean and sober, following his battles with drug addition and two-time stint in rehab.
In addition to his work on Parks and Recreation, he also produced and wrote for The Sarah Silverman Program and Danny McBride comedy Eastbound and Down.
Comedienne Silverman led the tributes to Wittels on Twitter.com, writing, "He was my baby. I just keep thinking of superman flying backwards around the earth. I wish I could do that. I'm so mad at you Harris. You should know that Harris was brilliant beyond compare. That his imagination was without limit. That he loved comedy more than anything.
"That his heart was big and he FELT hard. That he was someone who would reach out to tell you he was thinking of you for no particular reason. That he was honest even if it was gonna p**s u off or make him look s**tty. He told the truth. Even when it was ugly. Even when he lied."
Parks co-star Billy Eichner also paid homage to Wittels and wrote, "Don't know what to say. Harris Wittels was a fantastic writer I had the pleasure to work with at Parks and Rec. So so sad. RIP Harris."
Comedian Joe Mande, who also served as a writer at Parks and Recreation and met Wittels while attending Emerson College in Boston together, noted that the outpouring of condolences wouldn't exactly have pleased his close friend.
He wrote, "I met Harris in 2002 & sought his approval ever since. He was the most effortlessly funny person I've ever known. He'd hate all these tweets."

After seven seasons, our beloved Parks and Recreation is coming to an end. There are so many things we will miss about the show, from the characters to the dynamite quotes. It feels like the end of an era and a real loss to television. In fact, there will be several things society will lose along with the loss of the series.
1. We will have no one to compare our work ethic to make us feel better about ourselves.
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2. We won't know the definition of a man.
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3. THERE IS NO LIFE WITHOUT MOUSERAT!
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4. We won't be caught up on the "cool kid" catch phrases.
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5. We'll be out of touch with the fancy new inventions that are coming our way...
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6. ...and the fashion trends that only Tom Haverford can predict.
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7. We won't have an outlet for our anger and will probably explode without Jerry/Terry/Gary to take it out on.
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8. We'll forget what a straight up psycho ex can do to you, and how it should be handled.
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9. We'll have to make up our own lyrics for being obnoxious.
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10. We'll forget that there are hard working, good people (fictional or otherwise) in politics.
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11. Germaphobes will have no one on TV to relate to.
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12. We'll literally forget how to fake enthusiasm every second of every day.
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13. And more importantly, how to be brutally honest.
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14. We'll forget what true love means.
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15. THE TRUEST OF LOVE.
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The only solution: watch it constantly on Netflix and cry endlessly at the February 24th finale...

Parks and Recreation actor Billy Eichner recruited U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and beloved Sesame Street character Big Bird for a new installment of his Funny or Die show, Billy on the Street. Mrs. Obama appeared to promote her Eat Brighter health initiative, and in his regular fashion, comedian Eichner asked fast-paced intense questions, including, "Which is better? Ariana Grande or eating a carrot?"

So Mindy dropped a bomb on us last week during The Mindy Project. Our favorite, fashionable OBGYN is preggers! With Danny’s baby! While we’re all for a baby Castellano (can you imagine the tiny red reading glasses?!), we couldn’t help but feel this “twist” was a little…too obvious? The surprise pregnancy plotline has been done in countless other TV shows – sometimes as a jump-the-shark moment (read: the writers have run out of ideas) and other times as a way to write an actress’ real-life pregnancy into the show. Either way, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. And fans generally love it or hate it - no inbetween.
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Mindy’s situation is unique because, as Mindy Kaling told EW.com, the writers have been talking about this pregnancy storyline since season one. The unplanned pregnancy was indeed planned. And, Kaling said, it will only motivate Mindy more in her career. Smart, successful, ambitious Mindy isn’t going away, folks! We’re tentatively hopeful it’ll all work out – that is, as soon as she tells Danny.
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On the flip side, another Fox comedy, New Girl, has decided not to write Zooey Deschanel’s real-life pregnancy into the show. Thank God for small miracles. Can you imagine all of them in that loft with a BABY? Though we have to admit Schmidt would make an amazing godfather.
And now we present some shows that have handled the pregnancy twist with varying degrees of success.
Bones: Hate It
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After years of sexual tension buildup, we didn’t even get to see the Brennan/Booth hookup. We weren’t even sure they’d done it, until Brennan suddenly announced she was pregnant. HUHWUH?
Parks &amp; Recreation: Love It
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Here’s how to completely call out the ridiculousness of the pregnancy plot twist and play into it at the same time – at the end of last season, Leslie Knope revealed she was pregnant…with TRIPLETS.
Mad Men: Love It
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When January Jones became pregnant in real life Mad Men didn’t write it into the show, instead they made Betty get fat. It was hilarious – and also a really elaborate way to hide an on-screen pregnancy. We kinda miss Fat Betty.
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Nashville wrote Hayden Panettiere's pregnancy into her character's storyline. It definitely made Juliette's life more complicated and more drama on Nashville can only be a good thing, we suppose.
King of Queens: Hate It
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Probably one of the worst instances of trying to hide a pregnancy on television. It was so obvious Leah Remini was preggers that they should have just written it into the show. It's almost like they didn't even try to conceal it!
The Office: Love It
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It took Jim and Pam forever to get together, but once they did, they sure didn't waste any time! It only made sense for these two to start a family.
Hart of Dixie: On the Fence
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The show turned Rachel Bilson's pregnancy into an unexpected life change for her character, Zoe. We're still waiting to see how this one plays out.
So what do you think? Pregnancy twist: love it or hate it? Which shows did it well and which shows didn't? Let us know!
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Actor Chris Pratt embraced the wacky shenanigans of the Harvard University drama group on Friday (06Feb15) as he was honoured as the 2015 Hasty Pudding Man of the Year. The Guardians of the Galaxy star donned a sleek black tuxedo for the bash at the school's Cambridge, Massachusetts campus, where he was roasted by members of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals club.
Pratt joined in the fun by donning a sequined bra over his suit and showing off his lap dancing skills at the request of a student dressed in drag.
He also channelled his Parks and Recreation character Andy Dwyer's alter ego, Johnny Karate, and happily chopped slabs of wood with his hands and his head.
Speaking at the event, Pratt said, "I'm just having the best time. This has been a truly remarkable day."
The actor spent the earlier part of his day greeting kids at Boston's Christopher's Haven children's cancer facility after losing a Super Bowl wager with his fellow Marvel movie superhero Chris Evans.
Pratt was feted a week after his Parks and Recreation co-star Amy Poehler received a one-of-a-kind Massachusetts homecoming when she was honoured as the 2015 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year.

Leslie and her committee go door-to-door to build support for her park project and recruit members for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission doesn't go as smoothly as Leslie hopes. Meanwhile, Tom strays from the group and uses more questionable recruiting tactics.

Episode 2. Reporter
(AIR DATE 04/23/2009)

When Leslie invites a reporter to do a story on her park project, she and her committee have trouble staying on message. Leslie calls in Mark to help save the story, but he only makes the situation worse by sleeping with the reporter. Meanwhile, Tom kisses up to his boss.

Episode 3. Boys' Club
(AIR DATE 04/30/2009)

Leslie tries to make her way into the old boys club of politics by going to a casual get-together, but she quickly faces a tough ethical choice. Meanwhile, Andy has a secret plan to surprise Ann.

Episode 4. The Banquet
(AIR DATE 05/07/2009)

Leslie attends a banquet honoring her mother and discovers what it takes to get what you want in the political arena. Meanwhile, Tom and Mark bail on the banquet to go to a bar and pick up some women.

Episode 5. Rock Show
(AIR DATE 05/14/2009)

Leslie attends an important meeting with a local bigwig while her sub-committee members go to Andy's first concert since breaking his legs.

When Leslie decides to marry two penguins to promote the local zoo, she inadvertently causes uproar when both penguins turn out to be male. Meanwhile, Mark puts Ann in an awkward situation when he asks her to go see a movie.

Episode 2. The Stakeout
(AIR DATE 09/24/2009)

While tending to the new community garden, Leslie and Tom discover someone has planted marijuana among the vegetables. In an effort to catch the people responsible, they pull an all-night stakeout. With Leslie's permission, Ann decides to go on a date with Mark.

Episode 3. Beauty Pageant
(AIR DATE 10/01/2009)

Leslie looks forward to picking a new Miss Pawnee, but has to battle the other judges, who have a very different standard of "the ideal woman." While on a date with Mark, Ann learns that Andy has been living in the pit.

Episode 4. The Practice Date
(AIR DATE 10/08/2009)

Leslie is nervous about her first date with Dave, so Ann takes her on a practice date to help her prepare. Meanwhile, after a local councilman is caught up in a sex scandal, Tom, Ron, April and Mark decide to see who can uncover the worst dirt on each other.

Episode 5. Sister City
(AIR DATE 10/15/2009)

Leslie plays host to the Parks and Recreation department from Pawnee's sister city, Boraqua, Venezuela, and is shocked at the cultural differences. Tom becomes an errand boy, and April plays hard to get.

Episode 6. Kaboom
(AIR DATE 10/22/2009)

Leslie, Ann and the rest of the Parks Department volunteer to help the organization KaBOOM! build a playground for a neighboring town. After building an entire playground in one day, Leslie gets frustrated at the (lack of) progress with the pit, and takes some advice from Mark to cut through the red tape.

Episode 7. Greg Pikitis
(AIR DATE 10/29/2009)

Leslie enlists the help of Dave and Andy in order to catch a local teen vandal. Meanwhile, Ann struggles to make her Halloween party fun, and gets help from an unlikely source.

Episode 8. Ron and Tammy
(AIR DATE 11/05/2009)

Leslie is upset when she learns the library department wants to take over her lot. Making matters worse, the library is run by Ron's ex-wife Tammy, who still has a powerful emotional hold on him. Meanwhile, Andy gets a job in hopes of winning Ann back.

Episode 9. The Camel
(AIR DATE 11/12/2009)

After one of the murals in City Hall is defaced, Leslie and the Parks Department compete to come up with a new design. Meanwhile, Andy and Ron share an uncomfortable moment at the shoeshine stand.

Episode 10. Hunting Trip
(AIR DATE 11/19/2009)

Leslie wants to be included in Ron's annual hunting trip, but while on the trip, Ron is accidentally shot and Leslie must cover for the shooter. Meanwhile, April and Andy bond in the office after everyone is away.

Episode 11. Tom's Divorce
(AIR DATE 12/03/2009)

Ron sends Leslie up to the DMV department and she happens to see Tom and Wendy at divorce court. Leslie enlists the help of everyone in the department to take Tom out on the town so he can forget his sadness. Meanwhile, Tom has an epiphany about his marriage.

Episode 12. Christmas Scandal
(AIR DATE 12/10/2009)

Leslie designs the Pawnee Winter Wonderland Festival, but has to hide from the press when a meeting with a disgraced Councilman lands her in the middle of a sex scandal. Meanwhile, Ron offers to cover for Leslie for the day, and quickly discovers how much work she really does.

Episode 13. The Set Up
(AIR DATE 01/14/2010)

Ann sets Leslie up on a blind date with a co-worker, which does not go as well as Leslie hoped. An old friend of Ann's makes Mark feel insecure.

Episode 14. Leslie's House
(AIR DATE 01/21/2010)

After an amazing date with Justin in Indianapolis, Leslie tries to impress him with a dinner party at her house.

Episode 15. Sweetums
(AIR DATE 02/04/2010)

The Parks Department forms a partnership with a local company to sell energy bars at the parks in Pawnee, but Leslie tries to stop the deal when she discovers how unhealthy the snacks are. Mark reluctantly agrees to help Tom move out of his house.

Episode 16. Galentine's Day
(AIR DATE 02/11/2010)

When Leslie hears her mom's story about an old flame, she and her boyfriend Justin track him down and reunite them on Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Andy and his band are nervous about playing a gig at the Senior Center.

Episode 17. Woman of the Year
(AIR DATE 03/04/2010)

Leslie is outraged when Ron wins a "Woman of the Year" award for a project she started. Meanwhile, Tom is desperate to find some money to invest in a local Pawnee club.

Episode 18. The Possum
(AIR DATE 03/11/2010)

When a possum bites the mayor's dog on a golf course, Leslie is asked to form a task force to catch the annoying animal. Meanwhile, Ron is upset when Mark refuses to bend the rules for him.

Episode 19. Park Safety
(AIR DATE 03/18/2010)

After a bunch of kids mug Jerry, Leslie meets with the head park ranger in hopes of improving park safety. Meanwhile, everyone tries to be nicer to Jerry once he returns to the office.

Episode 20. Summer Catalog
(AIR DATE 03/25/2010)

Preparing the Summer Events Catalog, Leslie decides to take Ron and the past directors of the Parks Department out for a picnic lunch. Tom enlists the help of Ann and Mark to pose for the cover photo.

Episode 21. 94 Meetings
(AIR DATE 04/29/2010)

Ron is furious when April mistakenly schedules a ton of meetings for him. Meanwhile, Leslie fights to preserve a historical landmark.

Episode 22. Telethon
(AIR DATE 05/06/2010)

Leslie hosts a late-night shift for a local telethon, and lands former Indiana Pacer Detlef Schrempf as a celebrity guest. Meanwhile, Mark has big plans for his relationship with Ann.

Episode 23. The Master Plan
(AIR DATE 05/13/2010)

Leslie is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors. April has plans for Andy at her birthday party, and Ann tries to piece together a romantic mystery.

Episode 24. Freddy Spaghetti
(AIR DATE 05/20/2010)

When Ben prevents Leslie from holding a children's concert, she takes matters into her own hands. Mark makes some big decisions about his life, and Andy gets some unexpected romantic attention.

Leslie enlists Ann's help after she fails to get Chris and Ben to give the parks department more money. Ron and Andy coach youth basketball, and April returns with an announcement.

Episode 2. The Flu
(AIR DATE 01/27/2011)

While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.

Episode 3. Time Capsule
(AIR DATE 02/03/2011)

Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences. Andy seeks help from Chris about how to win back April.

Episode 4. Ron & Tammy: Part Two
(AIR DATE 02/10/2011)

Tom tries to get back at Ron by going out on a date with Ron's ex-wife Tammy, while Leslie tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her charms. Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with Chris.

Episode 5. Media Blitz
(AIR DATE 02/17/2011)

Trying to get the word out about the Harvest Festival, Leslie, Ben, and Tom do radio, TV and newspaper interviews. A media storm hits when Ben has to answer tricky questions about his past as a teen mayor. Meanwhile, Andy struggles to win back April's heart, and Ann summons the courage to discuss her relationship with Chris.

Episode 6. Indianapolis
(AIR DATE 02/24/2011)

Leslie and Ron drive to Indianapolis to receive commendation for the upcoming Pawnee Harvest Festival. Tom hosts a launch party for a local cologne maker in hopes of pitching him his fragrance "Tommy Fresh." Meanwhile, Andy and April discover how to have fun without spending any money.

Episode 7. Harvest Festival
(AIR DATE 03/17/2011)

Leslie throws the town's Harvest Festival, but things nearly go awry when a Native American leader threatens to curse the proceedings.

Episode 8. Camping
(AIR DATE 03/24/2011)

Leslie takes the parks department on a camping trip when she can't think of a new idea to follow up the Harvest Festival, but the group just wants to get away.

Episode 9. Fancy Party
(AIR DATE 04/14/2011)

April and Andy host a party for all of their friends, but the party turns out to be a surprise wedding ceremony. Ann goes to a singles party, but is awkward in her flirting.

Episode 10. Soulmates
(AIR DATE 04/21/2011)

Lesile is upset when an online dating site matches her with Tom, declaring them "soul-mates." Chris starts a program to make everyone at the office eat healthier, but Ron rebels, wanting to keep eating his burgers.

Episode 11. Jerry's Painting
(AIR DATE 04/28/2011)

Jerry causes controversy when the painting he makes for a community art show depicts Leslie as a topless centaur. Leslie is flattered by her heroic image and fights to keep it from censors who want to destroy it. Annoyed by his depiction as a chubby naked cherub, Tom tries to get the painting axed.

Episode 12. Eagleton
(AIR DATE 05/05/2011)

Leslie goes to war with her former best friend, now the parks director of neighboring city Eagleton, when her town puts up a fence around a park. Ron worries that Leslie is planning him a party when she reveals that she knows it is his birthday.

Episode 13. The Fight
(AIR DATE 05/12/2011)

Tom takes the entire office out to promote his new alcoholic beverage "Snake Juice." Soon everyone is drunk, and Leslie and Ann have a fight about a job at city hall that Leslie is trying to get for Ann.

Episode 14. Road Trip
(AIR DATE 05/12/2011)

Leslie and Ben go on a business trip to Indianapolis, and Leslie turns to Ann in preparation to find ways to keep from showing her real feelings for Ben. Ron tutors a young girl on his views of government. Tom tries to remake the newlywed game, but it inadvertently starts a fight between Andy and April.

Episode 15. The Bubble
(AIR DATE 05/19/2011)

Ben has a meeting with Leslie's mother, and Leslie prepares him to impress her, but things get awkward when Leslie's mother starts coming on to Ben. Chris institutes changes in the department, annoying Ron and Ben.

Episode 16. Li'l Sebastian
(AIR DATE 05/19/2011)

When the town's favorite miniature horse, Li'l Sebastian, passes away, Leslie has the parks department plan a large memorial service. Ron discovers Leslie and Ben's romantic relationship. Tom flirts with a new business opportunity.

Leslie is forced to choose between a potential political career and her new relationship with Ben. Ron flees the office when he gets word that his first ex-wife is returning, and Ann starts receiving obscene pictures on her phone of the private parts of men.

Episode 2. Ron & Tammys
(AIR DATE 09/29/2011)

Ron's first wife Tammy One returns to launch an IRS audit on him, but Leslie gathers a team to help him.

Episode 3. Born & Raised
(AIR DATE 10/06/2011)

Leslie launches her new book on Pawnee, but while trying to secure the stamp of approval from a local book club she falls victim to "gotcha" journalism claiming Leslie was not actually born in town.

Episode 4. Pawnee Rangers
(AIR DATE 10/13/2011)

Leslie creates a group for young girls, the Pawnee Goddesses, to compete with Ron's all-boy Pawnee Rangers as both groups go on a weekend outing.

Episode 5. Meet N Greet
(AIR DATE 10/27/2011)

April and Andy throw a loud Halloween party in the house, annoying Ben. Leslie is infuriated by Tom when he uses a campaign event to promote his own floundering business.

Episode 6. End of the World
(AIR DATE 11/03/2011)

Leslie gets jealous when Ben starts flirting with a reporter at a gathering of a Pawnee cult awaiting the end of the world.

Episode 7. The Treaty
(AIR DATE 11/10/2011)

Leslie starts a Model U.N. and pressures everyone to take part. Ron tries to rehire Tom.

Episode 8. The Smallest Park
(AIR DATE 11/17/2011)

Leslie tries finds an excuse to spend more time with Ben, weighing the options of being with him. Ron encourages Andy to further his education.

Episode 9. The Trial of Leslie Knope
(AIR DATE 12/01/2011)

Leslie and Ben are put on trial for their relationship by Chris.

Episode 10. Citizen Knope
(AIR DATE 12/08/2011)

Leslie becomes frustrated while on suspension from her job, so she starts an outside action committee. Everybody in Leslie's office works to surprise Leslie for Christmas to pay back years of thoughtful gifts on her part.

Episode 11. The Comeback Kid
(AIR DATE 01/12/2012)

Leslie makes Ann her campaign manager, but runs into difficulty organizing a campaign event with her team. Ben starts to get weird without having a job to go to.

Episode 12. Campaign Ad
(AIR DATE 01/19/2012)

Leslie is reluctant to go negative in her campaign ads, while Ron is disturbed when Chris keeps wanting to spend time with him.

Episode 13. Bowling For Votes
(AIR DATE 01/26/2012)

In an effort to make Leslie more appealing to voters, Ben organizes a night of bowling, but finds things backfire when Leslie becomes too desperate to make a hard case like her. April, Chris, Donna, and Jerry operate a call center for Leslie's campaign.

Episode 14. Operation Ann
(AIR DATE 02/02/2012)

Leslie tries to find Ann a date for Valentine's Day, while Ben and Ron team up to solve the elaborate scavenger hunt Leslie has set up for Ben's Valentine's gift.

Episode 15. Dave Returns
(AIR DATE 02/16/2012)

Leslie and Ben have an awkward dinner with Leslie's cop ex-boyfriend, Dave, who still carries a flame for Leslie.

Episode 16. Sweet Sixteen
(AIR DATE 02/23/2012)

Leslie has difficulty balancing her campaign and her job, nearly forgetting Jerry's birthday and scrambling to put together a surprise party for him.

Episode 17. Campaign Shake-Up
(AIR DATE 03/01/2012)

Leslie's opponent for city counsel Bobby Newport hires a hot shot campaign manager fresh from Washington. Chris forces Ron to look into hiring more people to pick up the slack for Leslie's divided attention.

Episode 18. Lucky
(AIR DATE 03/08/2012)

Thinking a scheduled interview has been cancelled, Leslie goes out with friends to have a few drinks, only to find the interview suddenly back on, forcing her to go on camera inebriated.

Episode 19. Live Ammo
(AIR DATE 04/19/2012)

Leslie runs into political trouble when saving the Parks Department budget causes the closing of an animal shelter and could cost Ann her job. Chris tries to get Ron to join him in practicing meditation.

Episode 20. The Debate
(AIR DATE 04/26/2012)

Leslie takes on Bobby Newport in a televised debate while April and Andy host a party to watch the debate with potential donors, though they forget that their cable has been turned off.

Episode 21. Bus Tour
(AIR DATE 05/03/2012)

Leslie goes on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign, and is caught off guard when an important person in Pawnee passes away. Meanwhile, Andy susses out a security threat, and Chris finds an unlikely cure for his depression.

Episode 22. Win, Lose, Or Draw
(AIR DATE 05/10/2012)

It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits with Leslie for the race to be called, they ponder their futures, and their new opportunities.

Leslie takes a tour of Washington D.C. to visit Ben, while Ron throws a barbeque for the staff.

Episode 2. Soda Tax
(AIR DATE 09/27/2012)

Leslie engages on her first mission as city councilor: passing a city-wide tax on giant sodas. Chris helps Andy get in shape to prepare for his police entrance exam. Meanwhile, Ben struggles to connect with the interns in his office.

Episode 3. How A Bill Becomes A Law
(AIR DATE 10/04/2012)

Leslie has to work hard to pass a new bill, dealing with a sleazy dentist councilman, while Ron takes improving the city on himself, and Ben and April take a road trip back to Pawnee.

Episode 4. Sex Education
(AIR DATE 10/18/2012)

An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust to life without technology after his gadgets are taken away, and Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.

Episode 5. Halloween Surprise
(AIR DATE 10/25/2012)

Ron takes his girlfriend Diane's kids out trick-or-treating with Andy tagging along, while a new job offer causes Ben and Leslie to question their future.

Episode 6. Ben's Parents
(AIR DATE 11/08/2012)

Leslie gets nervous in preparing to meet Ben's parents for the first time.

Episode 7. Leslie Vs.April
(AIR DATE 11/15/2012)

Leslie finds herself at odds with April when April tries to turn a vacant lot Leslie had designs on into a dog park.

Episode 8. Pawnee Commons
(AIR DATE 11/29/2012)

Leslie is disturbed when the best submission for her new park design comes from an architect from Eagleton, Pawnee's bitter rival town.

Episode 9. Ron And Diane
(AIR DATE 12/06/2012)

Ron , Diane and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner, after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the happy occasion is threatened by the arrival of Tammy II . Meanwhile, Jerry hosts a holiday party at his home with his wife, and some of his friends are shocked to find they were not invited.

Episode 10. Two Parties
(AIR DATE 01/17/2013)

Councilman Jamm nearly ruins Leslie's bachelorette party, while Chris throws a game night for Ben which quickly turns into a bachelor party for all of the guys.

Episode 11. Woman in Garbage
(AIR DATE 01/24/2013)

In order to get more women hired in government, Leslie and April handle a garbage route. Meanwhile, to help his growing business, Tom enlists the help of Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball, and Ron is left to watch Diane's kids while their babysitter is out of town.

Episode 12. Ann's Decision
(AIR DATE 02/07/2013)

After several unsuccessful relationships Ann makes a dramatic life decision. Ben enlists the help of Chris, Tom and Ron to choose a caterer for the wedding, while April has to handle one of Leslie's usual tasks.

Episode 13. Emergency Response
(AIR DATE 02/14/2013)

Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide emergency response drill is called. Meanwhile, Andy prepares to take his Police Academy Exam and Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.

Episode 14. Correspondents' Lunch
(AIR DATE 02/21/2013)

Episode 15. Bailout
(AIR DATE 03/14/2013)

Leslie tries to help a local video store stay in business after the owner is hit by the bad economy. Chris tries to give Tom some fatherly advice in dealing with a difficult employee, while Ann blackmails April into being her friend.

Episode 16. Partridge
(AIR DATE 04/04/2013)

Leslie and Bentravel back to his hometown of Partridge, MN to accept the key to the city. Ron gets served a lawsuit from councilman Jamm , while Ann and Chris take a compatible parenting quiz.

Episode 17. Animal Control
(AIR DATE 04/11/2013)

Leslie decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann tries to get Ron the medical attention he needs, while Ben, Tom and Andy recruit donors for their charity foundation.

Episode 18. Article Two
(AIR DATE 04/18/2013)

Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter that no longer make sense. Chris gives April and Ron management training, while Ann and Ben get in a bidding war over a present for Leslie.

Episode 19. Jerry's Scrapbook
(AIR DATE 04/18/2013)

Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby together, while Tom worries he will become the office punching bag once Jerry leaves.

Episode 20. Swing Vote
(AIR DATE 04/25/2013)

Leslie gets upset when Ron submits budget cut proposals getting rid of the local mini golf course. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity, while, Ann helps Tom with his girlfriend troubles.

Episode 21. Are You Better Off?
(AIR DATE 05/02/2013)

Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilor. A surprise discovery leads Andy to call the only man he knows who can help with the investigation: retired Special Agent Burt Macklin. Meanwhile, April gets some life-changing news, and Tom debates a big business opportunity.

Leslie wins an award from an international Women in Government organization, and travels to London with Ben, Andy , April and Ron to accept it. Tom hunts down the mysterious businessman who is trying to put Rent-a-Swag out of business, while Ann and Chris settle into the next phase of their relationship.

Episode 2. The Pawnee-Engleton Tip Off Classic
(AIR DATE 10/03/2013)

Leslie, Ben and Chris visit Eagleton to discuss financial matters with city councilor Ingrid de Forest. Meanwhile, Ann takes April to vet school orientation and Ron works to "get off the grid."

Episode 3. Doppelgangers
(AIR DATE 10/10/2013)

Leslie pairs up the Pawnee Parks employees with their Eagleton counterparts. Meanwhile Ben and Chris reunite for an accounting project, and Ann reveals her plans for the future.

Episode 4. Gin It Up!
(AIR DATE 10/17/2013)

Leslie tries to calm a minor scandal that gets blown out of proportion. Tom tries to impress a new love interest, while Ben convinces Ron to prepare his last will and testament.

Episode 5. Filibuster
(AIR DATE 11/14/2013)

Leslie throws Ben a birthday bash but is forced to leave early for an emergency late-night filibuster. Tom tries to make some memories with his new girlfriend, Ron and Donna go hunting, and April reconnects with Andy.

Episode 6. Recall Vote
(AIR DATE 11/14/2013)

Leslie prepares a haunted house with Ben (Adam Scott), Ann and Chris for Halloween on the day of the recall vote. Meanwhile, Tom fears the end of Rent-A-Swag and persuades Ron to help save his business.

Episode 7. Fluoride
(AIR DATE 11/21/2013)

Leslie tries to complete some of her biggest city council goals, like hosting an NFL Play 60 event with the Indianapolis Colts, and trying to add fluoride to Pawnee's drinking water. Meanwhile, Chris and Ron attempt to bond while building cribs for their future children.

Episode 8. The Cones Of Dunshire
(AIR DATE 11/21/2013)

Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Councilman Jamm in a marathon negotiating session. Ben is in between jobs and takes up an interesting hobby to pass the time. Meanwhile, Ron employs Tom, April and Donna to help sell his cabin in the woods.

Episode 9. Second Chunce
(AIR DATE 01/09/2014)

Leslie comes to terms with her last day in office and plans for the future with Ben. Chris and Ann find out the sex of their child, Andy comes home from London, and Tom looks to the future.

Episode 10. New Beginnings
(AIR DATE 01/16/2014)

Leslie and Ben both face new challenges on the first day of new jobs. Donna, April and Andy play a prank on Ben, while Tom prepares for a big presentation. Meanwhile Ann and Chris contemplate taking a big leap together.

Episode 11. Farmers Market
(AIR DATE 01/23/2014)

Leslie fights with Ben over questionable sales techniques at the local farmers market. Ann searches for a way to vent about the annoying aspects of pregnancy, while April supports Andy in a new creative venture.

Episode 12. Ann And Chris
(AIR DATE 01/30/2014)

On Ann and Chris's last night in Pawnee, Leslie throws a grand farewell party and attempts to fulfill one last promise. Meanwhile, Tom, Ben, Ron and Andy struggle to find the perfect going away gift for Chris.

Episode 13. Anniversaries
(AIR DATE 02/27/2014)

Ben attempts to surprise Leslie with a special anniversary gift. Tom and Adam try to help Leslie bring positive light to the Pawnee-Eagleton merger, while April asserts her new authority as Donna's boss.

Episode 14. The Wall
(AIR DATE 03/06/2014)

After Leslie tries to take down the wall separating Pawnee and Eagleton, her life takes several unexpected turns. Tom and Ben meet with potential corporate sponsors for the concert, while Ron brings a surprise to the office and finds a new office hobby.

Episode 15. New Slogan
(AIR DATE 03/13/2014)

Leslie aims to create a new town slogan, but runs afoul of local shock jocks. Andy scouts bands to play the Unity Concert and discovers an interesting secret about Ron, while Tom looks for a restaurant locale with Donna and April.

Episode 16. Galentine's Day
(AIR DATE 03/20/2014)

Leslie throws a hasty Galentine's Day in an attempt to find a replacement for Ann. Tom and Ben look to finalize a deal on tents for the Unity Concert, while Ron finds himself looking after Andy.

Episode 17. Prom
(AIR DATE 04/03/2014)

Leslie helps organize the high school's Senior Prom, and battles with Ron over the future employment of a bright high school senior. Andy takes an unwilling April as his date, and Tom is tasked with DJ'ing and agrees to let Ben help.

Episode 18. Flu Season 2
(AIR DATE 04/10/2014)

In the midst of flu season, a sick Leslie and Andy struggle to book performers for the Unity Concert. Meanwhile, Tom heads to a wine competition in search of a sommelier for his new restaurant, and Ben seeks drunken help from Ron with a personal problem.

Episode 19. One In 8,0000
(AIR DATE 04/17/2014)

Leslie and Ben run a charity auction to raise funds for the unity concert. April steps in to manage Andy's schedule, while Donna asks Ron for help with her ex-boyfriend.

Episode 20. Moving up, Part 1
(AIR DATE 04/24/2014)

Leslie, Ben, and Andy head to San Francisco for a National Parks Conference. Tom (Aziz Ansari) opens his restaurant, Ron has another run-in with his ex-wife Tammy 2, Andy lives a rock and roll fantasy, and Leslie makes a huge decision about her future.

Episode 21. Moving up, Part 2
(AIR DATE 04/24/2014)

Leslie, Ben, and Andy head to San Francisco for a National Parks Conference. Tom (Aziz Ansari) opens his restaurant, Ron has another run-in with his ex-wife Tammy 2, Andy lives a rock and roll fantasy, and Leslie makes a huge decision about her future.

Leslie launches a competition with tech company Gryzzl for a large parcel of land, which she wants to turn into a National Park. April and Andy try to regain their spontaneity. Ben is recognized at a Bicentennial gala, where Tom delivers a speech in his honor.

Episode 2. Ron and Jammy
(AIR DATE 01/13/2015)

Leslie and Ron briefly put aside their feud to help old foe Jeremy Jamm escape the clutches of the diabolical Tammy 2. Ben vows to help April discover her true passion in life, while Andy and Tom travel to Chicago.

Episode 3. William Henry Harrison
(AIR DATE 01/20/2015)

Leslie's team tries to strengthen her case that the Newport land should be turned into a National Park. Ron's team, fighting back, brings on a celebrity as a minority owner.

Episode 4. Leslie and Ron
(AIR DATE 01/20/2015)

Leslie and Ron attempt to work out their differences.

Episode 5. Gryzzlbox
(AIR DATE 01/27/2015)

Leslie and Ben suspect that Gryzzl is invading the privacy of Pawnee residents. April addresses the new Parks and Rec interns, while Tom helps Andy renegotiate a contract.

Episode 6. Save J.J.'s
(AIR DATE 01/27/2015)

Leslie holds a rally in an attempt to keep JJ's Diner from closing. Tom surprises Donna with the ultimate pre-wedding gift.

Episode 7. Donna and Joe
(AIR DATE 02/03/2015)

Donna and Joe tie the knot, while April attempts to keep the wedding running smoothly. Ron creates an awkward situation between Tom and Lucy. Jen Barkley arrives at Ben and Leslie's house with an interesting opportunity.

Episode 8. Pie-Mary
(AIR DATE 02/10/2015)

Leslie and Ben come under fire for participating in an old Pawnee tradition. April and Ron go on a scavenger hunt. Donna and Garry stroll down memory lane.

Synopsis

Leslie Knope - a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana - is tireless in her ambition to lead and to make her quintessentially American town just a little bit more fun.